8412.90.90.50 - Of reaction engines other than turbojets 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 27.5% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 8412.90.90.50, specifically covers parts and accessories for reaction engines other than turbojets. This encompasses components and subassemblies designed for engines that operate by expelling a jet of fluid or gas, but are not the jet propulsion engines commonly found in aircraft. Examples include parts for rocket engines, ramjet engines, and pulsejet engines. The classification hinges on the engine's fundamental operating principle of generating thrust through the expulsion of reaction mass.
It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. Parts classified under "Of hydraulic power engines and motors" or "Of pneumatic power engines and motors" would pertain to machinery powered by pressurized liquid or gas, respectively, and not those generating thrust through reaction. Similarly, other "Other" subcategories at this level would likely cover parts for different types of engines not falling under the reaction engine definition. Therefore, the defining characteristic here is the specific function and operational mechanism of the engine itself.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within 8412.90.90.50 is determined by the part's direct relationship and integral function with a non-turbojet reaction engine. If a part is designed for a turbojet engine, it would be classified elsewhere. Similarly, components not specifically intended for reaction engines, even if used in conjunction with them, would not fall into this category.